Herbstversammlung in Frankfurt

Donnerstag, 31. Oktober

14:00

Registrierung und Mingling 

IHK Frankfurt, Börsenplatz 4
60313 Frankfurt am Main

14:30

Begrüßung und Willkommen in Frankfurt
Ulrike Haugen, Präsidentin, AHK Norwegen
Michael Kern, Geschäftsführer, AHK Norwegen

14:45

Workshops

1. Circular economy, SmartSirk 
   Moderation: Dr. Odd Myklebust, Vice President Research, SINTEF Manufacturing AS
   
   This workshop will explore how circular economy can support Norwegian industries in shifting from linear to circular value chains, focusing on design, digital platforms, flexible production for remanufacturing, and building expertise in circular strategies beyond recycling. There will be examples from the SmartSirk project with focus on re-manufacturing.
   · Why are sustainability and flexibility important for the industry?
   · How can circular value networks contribute to growth?
   · What challenges need to be addressed to achieve sustainable development?
   · How can digitalization and new methods increase productivity?
2. German-Norwegian Energy cooperation
   Moderation: Dr. Matthias Nowotny, Manager infrastructural projects, Corporate Strategy & Implementation, VNG AG & NN, Rystad Energy
   
   Details about the upcoming workshop will be provided soon  
3. Norwegian export strategies and opportunities
   Moderation: National Export Advisory Council – Norway
   
   This workshop will deal with the topic of Norwegian industrial policies that support export initiatives. How can specific targets for increased value creation from exports, as well as value creation and employment potential look like when it comes to the focus areas for mainland exports that have already been identified? It will be discussed which framework conditions might be needed to achieve the goal of increasing Norwegian exports. (tbc)
4. German Security and Defense Policy: A 360-Degree View
   Moderation: Dr. Christian Wildhagen, WILDHAGEN CONSULTING
   
   This workshop will provide an overview of Germany's post-"Zeitenwende" security and defense policy, focusing on national, international, and bilateral aspects, particularly with Norway. Key topics include the draft "National Security and Defense Industry Strategy" and its implications for bilateral cooperation, as well as critical infrastructure challenges. Participants will explore new opportunities and discuss future collaboration in defense and security.
   · Impact of the new defense strategy on Germany-Norway cooperation
   · Key opportunities and challenges in bilateral defense collaboration
   · Joint efforts to protect critical infrastructure.
    

Jeder Workshop dauert eine Stunde. Nach einer kurzen Pause kann ein anderer Workshop besucht werden, so dass insgesamt an zwei verschiedenen teilgenommen werden kann.

17:15

17:30

18:00

AHK Herbstversammlung 2024

Deutsche Bank Park & Kgl. Norwegisches Honorarkonsulat Hessen, Im Herzen von Europa 1, 60528 Frankfurt am Main

• Begrüßung: Ulrike Haugen, Präsidentin, AHK Norwegen
• Fireside Chat mit Honorarkonsul Axel Hellmann, CEO und Mitglied des Vorstands, Eintracht Frankfurt e.V.
• Abendessen

21:00

Freitag, 1. November

8:30

9:15

12:00

14:00

Ende der Veranstaltung

Das Programm ist auf mögliche Flugzeiten Oslo-Frankfurt (tur-retur) an beiden Tagen abgestimmt.